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James Spencer

James Spencer is a London-based independent consultant specializing in the political and security issues of the Middle East.

Current Analysis

Radix Malorum est Cupiditas

The last three years have been a time of outright misery for most Yemenis as War, Pestilence, Famine and Death have stalked what used to be known as Arabia Felix. Thousands are recorded as having been killed; tens of thousands more are known to have died. Millions are starved by a siege, and—weakene

James Spencer • 5 min read

Current Analysis

The GCC Needs a Successful Strategy for Yemen, Not Failed Tactics

For the last 45 years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has tried to mitigate its Yemen problem through short-term tactics, rather than construct and give resources to a strategy for solving it. That policy has failed repeatedly. A bold and lasting transformation is needed, not the same ineffectua

James Spencer • 4 min read